Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs that scale with increasing demand.
- Architect high-performance infrastructure that balances security, speed, and maintainability.
- Participate in code reviews, ensure coding standards, and foster best practices within the team.
- Optimize system performance by identifying bottlenecks and enhancing algorithm efficiency.
- Implement robust monitoring, debugging, and alerting tools to ensure system availability.
- Write and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end) to support reliable deployments.
- Document APIs and internal systems to support knowledge sharing and onboarding.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
- Analyze and solve complex backend problems with practical, scalable solutions.
Requirements
- Must be located in the EMEA or APAC region.
- Extensive professional experience in backend development, ideally in a senior or lead role.
- Strong proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js; experience with MongoDB, Redis, and Docker.
- In-depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals and the EVM ecosystem.
- Proven ability to design scalable backend architectures and build production-grade systems.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks and a strong testing mindset.
- Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-directed, proactive, and able to thrive in a fully remote team environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with GitOps, Kubernetes, AWS, and Cloudflare is highly desirable.
- Bonus: Experience with smart contract development, Golang, or a degree in Computer Science.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: €90K–€130K (based on experience and location).
- Equity from day one to share in the company's success.
- 30 days of paid time off annually.
- Flexible remote work and working hours.
- Annual team offsites in exciting international locations (past trips include Vietnam and Morocco).
- Choice of equipment and setup budget (€1,000 one-time remote budget).
- Annual personal development budget of €1,000 (after 6 months).
- Opportunity to shape the DeFi landscape with a highly collaborative and mission-driven team.
Team
Structure: cross-functional teams
Additional Information
- Fully remote opportunity
- One-time remote budget of €1,000
- Annual personal development budget of €1,000 after 6 months
- Annual team offsites in international locations
